Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-28

THE REGATTA.-The coming regatta bids
fair to be the event of the season, as the
various committees have been untiring in
their efforts to make the occasion one
worthy of "the day we celebrate" and our
noble Potomac, with the numerous crews,
in their handsome and various boating COS.
tunes, gaily gliding to and fro upon lis
broad bosom, will be a spectacle long to be
remembered by those, who will be fortunate
enough to be- present on this glorious day.
The commodious wharves Of the Pioneer
Mills have been engaged for the occasion,
and will be supplied with ample seating Ca
pacity to accommodate large concourse OF
spectators; and, as the different races will
begin opposite the bluffs and end at stake
opposite the boat house of the Old pomin-
ion Club, there will be no better stand on
The entire river front, as it will in ad.
dition be shaded, early in the evening" by the
towering building To assist the boat club
OF our city in defrayiug the expenses of en-
tertaining the visiting crews in royal style,
worthy Of the wel-kDown hospitality of our
good old town. an admission fee to the
Wharvee, of twenty five cents, Will be
charged and which, should the day prove
TO be fair one, will stand III no comparison
with the amount of enjoyment obtained.
The races will begin at 2:30 p. IN, but, As u
great deal of pleasure may be had IN antici-
patton, and in witnessing the preparations
for the races, as we'll as the preparatory
trials of skill Of the different oarsmen, we
would advise all TO be on hand earlier, and
thus obtain the full measure of enjoyment,
as we'll as comfortable and prominent
seat. After the races, grand excursion 10
Marshall Hall will be given, where the
prizes will DO distributed and good time
"A s full r,ftNA hp
published in due time, ana ready Tor
distribution ON the day of the regatta.
We had the pleasure of being shown one
of the handsome club badges, especially
gotten up for the occasion. A broad red 4,
white and blue silk ribbon, with neat gold
tassR at the bottom, and otherwise orna.
mented, with "Od Dominion Boat Club,
Alexandria, Va" printed in gold letters on
its surface are the principal features OF the
badge, which, by means OF a pin, securely
inserted, may be fastened to the dress or
coat and as every one, so desiring. may
wear this beautiful souvenir Of the festive
occasion, doubtless they will be in great
demand. The prize medals, for which sew
erel eastern manufacturers have competed,
reflect great credit upon our native skill,
and as they will be on exhibition by to.mor-
row, in the store window of Mr.. Il. C..
Acton, their designer, III VIII Dc unneces-
sary to describe them here. Two tugs have
been chartered, one for the use OF the
referees, and the other for the press. AS it
is the purpose of the "Old Dominion" to
eclipse all former State regattas on this &C.
casion, and as the club will therefore neces.
sariy be at heavy expense, q committee
will wait upon the public spirited citizens,
to solicit such aid, as they may be willing
TO lend; and as every one is more or less in
terested in the reputation OF our city, and
would wish its guests to leave with pleasant
remembrances of their visit, it ia expected
that the citizens will respond in their usual
liberal manner and thus make the Fourth a
day long to be remembered with pride and
pleasure BY the entire community. The
crew of the University School club Of
Petersburg, are expected here a. early as
tomorrow, by the III A. & F. train.